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£71.50Haunting Old Mountain Melody - Ed Kiefer
This hauntingly beautiful work will stretch the musicianship of your ensemble. Ed's harmonic palette is strikingly refreshing and fits perfectly with this old mountain melody.
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£154.99Old Russian Romances - Franco Cesarini
Foreign culture - art, literature and above all music - have long fascinated Franco Cesarini and often serve as a source of inspiration for his compositions. For Old Russian Romances, Cesarini immersed himself in the study of Russian folksongs and eventually selected a number of joyful and also melancholy melodies which he worked into his composition with typical craft and imagination but also with respect for the original tunes.
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£65.99The Old Castle - Modest Mussorgsky
Mussorgsky's "Pictures At An Exhibition" has captured the imaginations of musicians worldwide over the past century. Robert W. Smith has created a new and unique setting of the beautiful and poignant "Old Castle" for the concert band. Beginning with a quote from the "Promenade," the listener is transported into a different world that is highlighted by one of the most beautiful melodies in all of music. Performable by bands of varying levels, the musical teaching opportunities in this work will place this in your standard repertoire. Beautiful, emotional and exceptionally scored!
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£264.99
Diferencias on an Old Spanish Song - Yasuhide Ito
I am immensely happy that my Gloriosa, symphonic poem for band (1990), has been performed by so many bands in the last thirty years.During this period, the growth of the internet has made it much easier to access information.When I composed Gloriosa, I only had limited information about the period when Christianity and Western music was first introduced to Japan, and had to rely a lot on my imagination.However, nowadays, it is easy to obtain various source materials and to read interesting studies on the music of the past.In recent years, the music of Luis de Narvez (born ca.1500 - died between 1555-1560), Spanish composer and vihuela player, has become increasingly known, and several CDs of his music are now available.Narvez composed the earliest-known set of diferencias, a forerunner of the variation form. One of his works is Seys diferencias sobre el himno "O gloriosa domina" [Six diferencias on the hymn "O gloriosa domina"] (1538), based on the Spanish Marian hymn, and it was this melody I used in the first movement of my Gloriosa.Western music has been my musical roots since childhood, and throughout my career as a composer, it has continued to fascinate me. One could say that this has provided the inspiration for Diferencias on an Old Spanish Song, my own take on the diferencias form.Actually, such music from the early sixteenth century could sound fresh to our modern ears. So I decided to quote the melody from Narvez's Sey diferencias at the beginning and end of the piece, in order that people can get the feel for the period.The main section (bars 42-390) is formed of 13 diferencias, similar to the first movement of the Gloriosa.In the middle section, which begins after the eighth diferencia(from bar 187), one should be totally absorbed in the tranquility and the beauty of the music. Although it's in the style of a sarabande, it should be taken slower and played as pianissimo as possible.This is followed by folk-style dance music. (As only standard percussion instruments are used, try to be creative with tonal colours and sense of rhythm).The structure of the work is simple, but be aware of the connection between the sections when constructing the whole.Also, think about the tonality. Overall, the work is in F minor. The main section is basically in D minor, but from bar 102, it modulates to A flat minor and G minor, and then in the middle section it suddenly switches to A flat major (which is the furthest key from D minor, and the relative major of F minor). From bar 219, it modulates to F minor and then to C minor, then back to F minor by way of A minor.N.B. The Oboe II part can be substituted by the English Horn (as indicated in the parts). One can choose according to the player's skills or preference.Recent new compositions for wind band are often full of rhythm, dynamism, and tonal colour, and compositional techniques and orchestration have also evolved greatly. Yet on the other hand, they tend to feature fewer melodic or expressive elements. Since this work is the test piece for WMC Kerkrade 2022, I had to think about what "tests" or "challenges" to set, and I decided to compose something that doesn't involve a lot of technical display, but requires beautiful sounds and harmonies, and above all, musical expressivity. I didn't put many expression markings in the score, because I wanted the performers to think about how best to express this music. If it is played merely as notated, it's not going to sound very interesting.Christianity was introduced to Japan in the mid-16th century, but it was subsequently banned and Japan entered a period of national isolation, which meant that there was hardly any international exchange for two hundred years. As a result, the Christian hymns that were introduced prior to the isolation became almost unrecognizable over the centuries. This was the theme I explored in my Gloriosa thirty years ago.Now, in 2021, the whole world has been forced to "isolate" due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In such times, it seems pertinent that I've written a work using this melody again. I sincerely hope that people will be able to gather in Kerkrade in 2022.(English Translation:Nahoko Gotoh)
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£64.99
Jolly Old Sleigh Ride - James Curnow
Jolly, indeed! This delightful arrangement full of sleigh bells captures the spirit of "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" as he makes his deliveries on Christmas Eve. A charming addition to your holiday concert!
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£38.50
Old Macdonald Had A Band
Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 15) Features each major section on an old favorite.
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£72.99Suite of Old American Dances (Selections) - Robert Russell Bennett
First published in 1950, Robert Russell Bennett's Suite of Old American Dances has established itself as a classic in the repertoire for wind bands. This edition is designed for younger players and features three of the original five movements: Western One-Step, Wallflower Rag and Cake Walk. Carefully adapted by James Curnow, these settings offer an important historical perspective for students, as well as enjoyable music for contest or casual concerts. Dur: 6:30 (Includes Full Performance CD)
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£53.50Legend of Old Abe (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Curnow, James
Named after President Lincoln, Old Abe was a famous bald eagle who served as mascot for the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Legend of Old Abe ;is a marvellously descriptive work for young bands that takes the listener on a journey of Old Abe's exploits. From a peaceful and serene opening the work progresses through the sounds of conflict and battle. The mood turns reflective and then triumphant as the music celebrates this amazing true story. A wonderful cross-curricular opportunity for your band room as you bring history to life through music.Duration: 3:50
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£37.62Good Old Guys
This fun-filled selection includes three well-known songs: Old MacDonald, Old Joe Clark, and This Old Man, delightfully interwoven by Timothy Loest. It's a superb novelty for your band that also serves as excellent teaching material. Extremely enjoyable for your younger students and a certain hit with your audiences!
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£169.95OLD WORLD OVERTURE (Prestige Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Clarke, Nigel
Old World Overture is written as a musical gift from the Old World to the New World and is dedicated to Mauricio Solano and the musicians and organisers of the Corazon Verde Festival (Green Heart) in Paraiso, Costa Rica. I have based this piece on traditional Balkan folk music heard while holidaying on the banks of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia in the Summer of 2013. Old World Overture is energetic and dance-like in style, with contrasting moments of eccentricity and humour.Nigel ClarkeDuration: 5:34. Grade 5. Recorded on Polyphonic CD QPRM161D Roman Trilogy
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